2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 148 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick LeSabre (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pickup. 2002 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
